Laboratory Technician - Microbiology Lab - PM (076)

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Paid time off

Employee wellness

Parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine's microbiology laboratory at UAB Hospital seeks a lab assistant to support the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of specimens for testing in a high-volume infectious disease environment.

You will collaborate with lab staff, pathologists, and infectious disease providers, follow identification policies, utilize hospital information systems, and perform general administrative tasks to keep operations running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association may be required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, distribute, catalog, and store lab specimens for testing.
• Adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS Certification (AHA) or obtain within 30 days

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $15.00 - $22.75 / hour

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

The microbiology laboratory at UAB Hospital focuses on infectious disease testing in a high-volume environment using advanced diagnostic methods. You’ll gain exposure to bacteriology, mycology, and mycobacteriology testing while partnering with laboratory colleagues, pathologists, and infectious disease providers on complex clinical cases. In an environment that supports continuous learning and skill development, this role is a great fit if you’re passionate about microbiology and clinical diagnostics.

Job Description

To perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging, and storage of lab specimens for testing. To adhere to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls. To utilize lab and hospital information systems and provide general administrative support to the laboratory staff in support of laboratory operations, such as filing, record maintenance, responding to client calls, and mail delivery.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Depending on the unit/department or if the position works directly with patients, Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (AHA) may be required or required to be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama’s largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state’s first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent’s hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you’re seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there’s a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you’ll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.